Sunday 28 July 2013

Restoration Update - June & July 2013

 More photos of the restoration work that has been taking place during June and July.
The repairs are still on schedule, with the cap now due to go back on in late August (sometime before the Bank Holiday weekend) - and the sails going on in October or November.
If you would like to help make the new shutters contact Ann Wise, Volunteer Coordinator - volunteers@burwellmuseum.org.uk
Click on a photo to see a larger version. Oldest photos at the bottom. Newest at the top.

Fantail gearing back in position.
Tubes forming part of the automatic
lubricating system can be seen.

Fantail stage and frame painted
Cap finial repainted
(with a little bit getting on the waterproof sheet above it).



Cap being painted


     
Cap being painted





Cap prepared for painting
Cap prepared for painting 
External rendering repair
nearing completion
Metal parts of the shutter mechanism
in the process of being painted by volunteers.





Metal parts of the shutter mechanism
in the process of being painted by volunteers.


New shutters made by volunteers


New rear porch and doors to fantail stage.


Close-up of new rear porch.

Underside of temporary roof.
A new room/emergency light and an uplight can just be seen.

Internal plastering repair plus a new window.





The boarding is completed and treated. 
Lead flashing added